Although the much-anticipated debut of NASCAR’s Gen-6 car in a points-paying race at Richmond International Raceway is scheduled for the Saturday, April 27, Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, the first time it hits the pavement will be this Monday. Earnhardt Ganassi drivers Jamie McMurray and Juan Pablo Montoya will be joined by Richard Petty Motorsports drivers Marcos Ambrose and Aric Almirola when they test at RIR, and the grandstands are open for fans to watch, for free.

The Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown presented by FedEx is looking for someone to start the race by waving the green flag, and it could be you! All fans who have purchased a ticket to the Thursday, April 25, event by April 14 will be entered to win the opportunity to wave the green flag to officially begin the race.

Richmond International Raceway is extending an open invitation for any and all to attend the official unveiling of the track’s LOVEwork on Wednesday, April 3, at 11:00 a.m. The unveiling will take place at RIR’s main entrance at the corner of Laburnum Avenue and Meadowbridge Rd. Parking is available by entering the property at the main entrance and proceeding through the main gate.

NASCAR driver/owner Michael Waltrip and driver Martin Truex Jr. will participate in a meet & greet session at The Diamond on Tuesday, April 23, for Richmond International Raceway Night presented by AAA. RIR and the Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A Affiliate of the 2012 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants, are teaming up for a special ticket package.

Richmond International Raceway is no stranger to exposure on FOX, as its annual spring NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race is traditionally featured on the network. But, this Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT, RIR will be animated on FOX as part of The Cleveland Show.

Richmond International Raceway takes the trophy when it comes to being kid- and family-friendly during its NASCAR race weekend events. With special pricing, free entry, fun activities, a kids’ club and much more, RIR is where your kid should be at the upcoming April 25-27 NASCAR weekend in Richmond.

The Virginia Tourism Corporation has chosen Richmond International Raceway as one of 16 sites across the state to build and promote a giant LOVEwork. The LOVEwork structures are the focal point of a social media campaign to share the message that love is at the heart of every Virginia vacation.

A limited number of reserved tent camping spots are available for the April 25-27 NASCAR weekend at Richmond International Raceway, featuring the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, ToyotaCare 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series event, BLUE OX 100 NASCAR K&N Pro Series race and the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown, benefiting the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU.

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Although the much-anticipated debut of NASCAR’s Gen-6 car in a points-paying race at Richmond International Raceway is scheduled for the Saturday, April 27, Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, the first time it hits the pavement will be this Monday. Earnhardt Ganassi drivers Jamie McMurray and Juan Pablo Montoya will be joined by Richard Petty Motorsports drivers Marcos Ambrose and Aric Almirola when they test at RIR, and the grandstands are open for fans to watch, for free.

The Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown presented by FedEx is looking for someone to start the race by waving the green flag, and it could be you! All fans who have purchased a ticket to the Thursday, April 25, event by April 14 will be entered to win the opportunity to wave the green flag to officially begin the race.

Richmond International Raceway is extending an open invitation for any and all to attend the official unveiling of the track’s LOVEwork on Wednesday, April 3, at 11:00 a.m. The unveiling will take place at RIR’s main entrance at the corner of Laburnum Avenue and Meadowbridge Rd. Parking is available by entering the property at the main entrance and proceeding through the main gate.

NASCAR driver/owner Michael Waltrip and driver Martin Truex Jr. will participate in a meet & greet session at The Diamond on Tuesday, April 23, for Richmond International Raceway Night presented by AAA. RIR and the Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A Affiliate of the 2012 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants, are teaming up for a special ticket package.

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